So, if these are not "instant" how long do they have to cook/boil????
20955
You don't really have to cook them unless you want them warm. You can treat them just like cereal; pour into a bowl, add milk, raisins, cinnamon, and eat.
20956
Usually mine is done about 15 minutes after pouring it into the boiling water, depending on how hot the stove burner is.
20957
Look on the box. It's about as close to instant as food can be. Just a few minutes in the microwave. I really don't think that's right, but they claim it's steel-cut & all that.
166954
Yes, you should definitely give them a quick rinse. They'd probably be too salty otherwise. I transferred mine to a air-tight container and keep them in the fridge, but I'm not sure that that's totally necessary.
1596262
No they can not be microwaved, on the cooking end, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes. And it depends upon your location higher alt will take longer.
41275
I've never seen other brands or products like this, that aren't actually an electrified hot plate. Has anyone seen others? My alternative was running them under hot water, which is a lot more work & waste (water, gas, time, & have to dry them). These I just pop in the microwave for 25-30 seconds depending on the size of the plate. I'm reluctant to try things like microwaving them in a damp towel.
66790
No, they're not strong enough for boiling water (which would heat them too hot to be safe for use anyway) and would melt in a conventional oven. Try microwaving in 30 second intervals until they're as warm as you want them.
1445902
They are uncooked. I soak them over night and cook them the next morning. Or you can put them in a crockpot over night.
1879919
Boil them...pressure cookers are great for this. You can also clean them w bleach.
146699
i boiled mine for 20 minutes to seal them. they did not crack, but they were room temperature when i put them in.....
1473154
You need to cook with boiling water..some meals require you to add to boiling water and then reduce heat to simmer for 15-18 minutes. Hope this is helpful.
2023695
I own these and I wouldn't pour boiling water in them. I have had hot liquids in them before, but not at boiling temperature.
1237228
Are you boiling them long enough ? Cause a few times I had to boil them longer then one would think
617846
They do last better with lower heats. I have one pan I use to boil water. It eventually ruins the nonstick finish, but it's just one pan...the others are still like new.
166956
- store them in the fridge in their plastic bag. Depending on the recipe instructions you might soak them in warm/hot water for 10/15 minutes or chop them up "as is " from their package, how you use them is determined by your recipe instructions......hope this helps. Bert
1431470
The directions say to bring the water to medium boil, then boil for 15-20 minutes. It also says to put them in cloth so they don't burn against the pot. I throw mine in a pillow case. If they turn solid again as they cool, you didn't do it hot enough for long enough. Try again.
702293
No, they go to one temperature. They get pretty hot after just a few minutes so if you just want them warm, I'd say leave them in for about one-two minutes. Hope that helps!
380500
I bought these for my mother in law and she uses them on her electric stove that is glass top. She loves them. They don't have to be pre-seasoned either. Hope this help :)
2161299
No, Not long at all. I've never timed them, but certainly no longer than 2 minutes. The quick heat up is my favorite feature.